"Erin could light up a room," said Glover, a close family
friend of over 25 years. "Everyone knew Erin".

The New Hope High School student was a starting pitcher on
the varsity softball team, actively involved in clubs such as Future Business
Leaders of America, Anchor Club, Future Farmers of America, and Fellowship of
Christian Athletes.

Erin had dreams of playing softball for The University of
Alabama after graduating from high school.

Erin's
friends described her as an angel, and the definition of what love is. They say
she was there for others no matter what.

"Her mom has a heart of gold as well," said Glover. Glover
recalls watching friends and family come by to comfort Erin's mother Lori,
only to see Lori comforting others.

Erin leaves behind her parents, Johnny and Lori Clark of New
Hope and brother, Jonathon Clark, Jr. of Madison.

Visitation will be Monday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at New Hope
Funeral Home. Services will be at Owens Cross Roads Church of Christ, Tuesday,
Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m. The body will be at the church one hour prior to the
service.